A method of improving microbiome within an animal can comprise administering to the animal a composition comprising a probiotic and psyllium, wherein the probiotic comprises at least one of any suitable strain or subspecies of Enterococcus. Compositions containing a probiotic and psyllium are also provided herein.

A product includes dehydrated flesh of green bananas and/or plantains and/or dehydrated non-flesh banana plant material. The product may be used as an animal or human feed product, a nutraceutical product or a component of a nutraceutical product. The processes for producing the product are also disclosed.

A product includes dehydrated flesh of green bananas and/or plantains and/or dehydrated non-flesh banana plant material. The product may be used as an animal or human feed product, a nutraceutical product or a component of a nutraceutical product. The processes for producing the product are also disclosed.

The use of a polysaccharide in a method for improving the flora of the colon of nursing infants and/or infants, thus treating or preventing colic and enterocolitis and therefore improving and/or generally stimulating the intestinal well-being of nursing infants and/or infants. A food composition for feeding nursing infants and/or infants, including at least one polysaccharide for treating or preventing colic and enterocolitis and improving and/or stimulating the intestinal well-being of nursing infants and/or infants. The polysaccharide used is a branched maltodextrin, preferably with a molecular mass of between 400 and 4500.

The use of a polysaccharide in a method for improving the flora of the colon of nursing infants and/or infants, thus treating or preventing colic and enterocolitis and therefore improving and/or generally stimulating the intestinal well-being of nursing infants and/or infants. A food composition for feeding nursing infants and/or infants, including at least one polysaccharide for treating or preventing colic and enterocolitis and improving and/or stimulating the intestinal well-being of nursing infants and/or infants. The polysaccharide used is a branched maltodextrin, preferably with a molecular mass of between 400 and 4500.

This invention relates to the use of a nutritional composition comprising Fut2-dependent oligosaccharides for promoting brain growth and development in infants in the very early postnatal period. The nutritional composition comprises Fut2-dependent oligosaccharides and Lacto-N-neotetraose and is specifically for use in promoting brain catch-up growth in preterm infants or infants with low-birth weight. The invention further relates to a kit comprising at least two of these nutritional compositions.

This invention relates to the use of a nutritional composition comprising Fut2-dependent oligosaccharides for promoting brain growth and development in infants in the very early postnatal period. The nutritional composition comprises Fut2-dependent oligosaccharides and Lacto-N-neotetraose and is specifically for use in promoting brain catch-up growth in preterm infants or infants with low-birth weight. The invention further relates to a kit comprising at least two of these nutritional compositions.

The present invention relates to a surimi food product similar to fresh pasta, which is furthermore ready for immediate consumption. It also relates to the method of manufacturing said food product.

The present invention relates to a surimi food product similar to fresh pasta, which is furthermore ready for immediate consumption. It also relates to the method of manufacturing said food product.

Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides that can be administered to individuals including preterm infants, infants, toddlers, and children for improving gastrointestinal function and tolerance, as well as the growth of beneficial bacteria. Additional suitable methods of using the nutritional compositions including the human milk oligosaccharides are also disclosed.